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Answer Pro Taper

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MSRP $ 70.00
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    Submitted by alex a Cross Country Rider from santa monica, CA, USA
    Date Reviewed: February 16, 2008
    Favorite Trail:cherokee national forrest
    Duration Product Used:More than 3 years
    Price Paid: $50.00
    Purchased At:price point
    Strengths:This is the best looking handlebar. Period. Finish is the best. No colors, no cheap decals (at least not on my black one), and no lame carbon fiber snapolio. Strong enough to bash through any window.
    Weaknesses:Someone else already said it, if ride a lot, rain, dry, hot...the grips just love to pop off. I am going to try a little tape underliner for my new oury's. Other than that...bad ass.
    Similar Products Used:All of them.
    Bike Setup:TREK 990, black everything, orig. XT everything, salsa sk/answer rocker/thom stem/king head/real crings/spd 747/8 sp/specialized hemispheres/nasty fasty crashy no problems
    Bottom Line:Sorry Easton and Race Face and whoever else you are, this one kicks your butt. If you really care that much about a couple of grams, or want to just go to the store and stay on the sidewalk at 10mph...dont waste your money. If you want to take off on 10-15 stairs, or feel like you might get run over in Koreatown and do a knee/hand plant on some girls hood, smashing it nose down (hope you have a good stem too...), or just feel like curb hopping or jumping logs instead of climbing them; well I hate the sound of carbon fiber crunching shortly followed by bones (especially my nose...yeah...9X)...so here she is.
    Value Rating:5Overall Rating:5

    Submitted by chris a Weekend Warrior from concord, ma, usa
    Date Reviewed: July 6, 2007
    Favorite Trail:great glen, nh
    Duration Product Used:3 months
    Price Paid: $47.00
    Purchased At:jensonusa.com
    Strengths:looks, stength, stability due to wideness
    Weaknesses:some cool logos get covered up by grips
    Similar Products Used:stock handlebar, crowbar on old bike
    Bike Setup:2006 k2 attack 2.0, protaper, avid levers, sun rims and deore hub in back, SX-5 shifters, X-7 rear der.
    Bottom Line:best 47 dollars i've ever spent on my bike. it may seem like 47 dollars is a lot for a new handle bar, but the wideness of the 27 inch one gives you so much more stability and balance, and you can pop your front wheel up a lot higher, probably because you get better leverage or something. it was a snap to install and seems like it will last forever!! If you're at all interested in becoming more stable on your bike, DO YOURSELF A FAVOR BY GETTING THESE HANDLE BARS. i strongly suggest getting these handle bars in the 27-inch size because they are so stable. even if your current handle bars are in fine shape, these ones really improve your skills....
    also, get them at jansonusa.com bacause they are cheap there..................
    Value Rating:5Overall Rating:5

    Submitted by Gungadin a Weekend Warrior from Nevada
    Date Reviewed: October 29, 2006
    Duration Product Used:3 months
    Price Paid: $70.00
    Strengths:Rigid, Looks Very Cool, Huge leverage advantage with 27" bars.
    Weaknesses:None
    Similar Products Used:Cannondale Fire, Monkey Lites, Botranger
    Bottom Line:These bars are great because they are really stiff, but very lite. I ride at dessert trails, so tress are not an issue. Thus, I opted for the 27" bars. The extra leverage is amazing and far more comfortable than the 25" that I was using. Great bars for the money.
    Value Rating:5Overall Rating:5

    Submitted by Morgan Fleming a from Apex, NC USA
    Date Reviewed: December 31, 2005
    Favorite Trail:Lake Crabtree
    Duration Product Used:Less than 1 month
    Price Paid: $35.00
    Purchased At:JensonUSA.com
    Strengths:These handlebars are really comfortable, they are strong and the 2" bars have a nice bend to them. They look great, and they were only $35 when purchased from JensonUSA.
    Weaknesses:The 2" risers came at a 27" width, which was a little to wide for my tastes. But I cut an inch of both sides and fixed that problem in 5 minutes.
    Similar Products Used:Bontrager Crowbar OS
    Bottom Line:If you want a nice set of handlebars at a great price, these seem like the best choice to me. They are light, strong and come in gold, black and titanium color. They also come in multiple clampsizes and rise heights.
    Value Rating:5Overall Rating:5

    Submitted by Michael a Downhiller from Toronto
    Date Reviewed: December 10, 2005
    Favorite Trail:Highway- Blue Mountain
    Duration Product Used:1 Year
    Price Paid: $25.00
    Purchased At:Cambria Bike
    Strengths:Extremely light and very stiff as well. Rise and sweep are perfect.
    Weaknesses:At the price I paid, I do not think there are any weaknesses. Overall, at full price, the bars are worth every penny
    Similar Products Used:Axiom stock bars & Funn
    Bike Setup:Norco Shore, Diabolus stem, Pro Tapers, Double Track rims, everything else stock.
    Bottom Line:This is a great bar. Super strong. I dont exactly know how these other people are bending them like crazy. Maybe its the the torque you put on the bolts of your stems. Follow the setup and you should be good. Dont reef as hard as you can. Pro Tapers are sweet.
    Value Rating:5Overall Rating:5

    Submitted by David a from pinhole
    Date Reviewed: September 26, 2005
    Favorite Trail:Downieville, Oathill Mine
    Duration Product Used:2 Years
    Purchased At:Sunshine Bike, Fairfax Ca.
    Strengths:Xcelent bend, strong, light.
    Similar Products Used:Azonic risers
    Bike Setup:Versus Blitz versuscycles.com Manitou, RaceFace, Fox DH5.0, WTB
    Bottom Line:Very light bar, excelent bend. Cut 1/2 inch off ends to get between trees a bit better. Same bar on 2nd bike in almost 2 years without a problem, just like Grom at Sunshine said it would be.
    Value Rating:5Overall Rating:5

    Submitted by Kris a Weekend Warrior from Wyoming, USA
    Date Reviewed: July 20, 2005
    Duration Product Used:6 months
    Strengths:Best fit in the business. This bend is the the most comfortable out there. I have the Pro Taper XC with 1" of rise and have no problems at all.
    Weaknesses:All the bone heads that buy it, wreck on it, and blame the handlebar for their ineptitude.
    Similar Products Used:Maxm, Race Face.
    Bike Setup:Like you care!
    Bottom Line:The Pro Taper XC bar is the most comfortable XC bar I have ever used. I just recently made the switch from flat bars and bar-ends and wonder why I never changed. The bend on this bar provides a very natural and comfortable riding position. I am a big guy that rides hard and wrecks hard. I have yet to damage these bars. They are a 7000 series aluminum bar, there is nothing tougher unless you get Cr-Mo.
    Value Rating:5Overall Rating:5

    Submitted by Fernando Marcos a Weekend Warrior from Algarve, Portugal
    Date Reviewed: April 10, 2005
    Favorite Trail:Sintra
    Duration Product Used:3 months
    Price Paid: $100.00
    Purchased At:A local store
    Strengths:Good looks, weight, geometry
    Weaknesses:That's the point, too weak for a dh riser bar
    Similar Products Used:Ritchey WCS, RF Diabolus
    Bike Setup:Coyote Dual frame, MZ MX Comp, Full Diabolus, XTR, Hope Mono Mini, Dee Max
    Bottom Line:I bought the oversized version to match with my diabolus stem, hoping it would outlast my frame.
    Just after 5 rides, in a crash in the dirts, it bent like butter, despite all my other components are intact.
    Moved into a Diabolus, hoping it will last longer than the protaper.
    If you're looking for a lightweight part, it's ok, but if you want a bar that keeps crashing and still straight, look elsewhere.
    Value Rating:1Overall Rating:2

    Submitted by chuck brand a Cross Country Rider from Fairmont WV
    Date Reviewed: February 10, 2004
    Duration Product Used:Less than 1 month
    Price Paid: $60.00
    Purchased At:primo bike 'n sport
    Strengths:a good selection of sizes expecially cause i need a wider bar with a small amount of sweep. sturdy, and good looking`
    Weaknesses:none yet we will see if i can break this one
    Similar Products Used:race face low riser
    Bike Setup:fisher sugar 2+ w/disc
    Bottom Line:great looking and as i said before i can breathe now cause i have a wide enough bar now
    Value Rating:4Overall Rating:5

    Submitted by steve pete a Downhiller from U.K
    Date Reviewed: November 28, 2003
    Favorite Trail:Any thing big
    Duration Product Used:Less than 1 month
    Price Paid: $65.00
    Purchased At:k-mart bike branch
    Strengths:handle grips slipped on nice
    Weaknesses:-scratch easily
    -bend easily, snap when forced back
    -look cheap and nasty
    Similar Products Used:X-lite fatty
    Bike Setup:Orange patriot
    Bottom Line:if you are looking for a bar for your little girls bicycle so as she can drop off curbs with minimal bendin then definatly go for something stronger.
    i was just testing the product because the sponsors wanted to promote the item but, the first drop i took was a little 4 foot an they right angled.when i bent them back they simple snapped. i told my sponsors i would not put my name to such a product!!
    Value Rating:1Overall Rating:1

    Submitted by Dave a Cross Country Rider from Sunnyvale, CA, USA
    Date Reviewed: July 21, 2003
    Duration Product Used:3 months
    Price Paid: $45.00
    Purchased At:on-line
    Strengths:Seems to be strong and well manufactured
    Weaknesses:none
    Similar Products Used:Bontrager flat bar
    Bike Setup:2000 Sugar 2
    Bottom Line:I have converted from flat to 1” riser a few months ago, and I find the new position to be superior. Don’t expect too much, it’s only one inch difference, but it does put you in a better position for technical trails. I have a 2000 Sugar 2 with a very long top tube (if I’m not mistaken it’s 24.5”), so the riser ease somewhat on my back, but my position is still fairly low, and I never experienced problem with lifting the front tire.

    The Answer seems to be well manufactured and of high quality. Initially I thought I would buy a carbon bar, but I don’t trust this material in a critical component such as the handlebar. You need to be very careful with carbon whenever you mount something on it (shifters, levers, etc.) and you never know when the material gives up - it just snaps on you. The Aluminum might be slightly heavier, but you’ll never have a second thought on the trail. Save the weight somewhere else (especially in rotating parts).

    If you are looking to refresh your bike with a new component that will also affect your riding, riser bar is a good candidate, and not that expensive too.
    Value Rating:5Overall Rating:4

    Submitted by Seth a Cross Country Rider from Washington DC
    Date Reviewed: July 16, 2003
    Favorite Trail:Robert E Lee Memorial Park
    Duration Product Used:3 months
    Price Paid: $45.00
    Purchased At:performancebike.com
    Strengths:Got it for an amazing price on sale although I was planning on buying them anyway. Fairly lightweight and very strong (I weigh almost 200 lbs and they can support me pretty well). They have a decent rise, which I particularly like since I am on a 21" frame. They are in a comfortable position and have not bent like my last handlebar. The damping is good, but not enough to make me feel uneasy
    Weaknesses:Havent found any yet.
    Similar Products Used:Stock schwinn alimunum handlebars
    Bike Setup:Schwinn Mesa (aluminum) with Shimano Deore Discs, Alexrims, Shimano XT drivetrain
    Bottom Line:A great set of handlebars for anybody who wants light weight, high strength, and durability. Today, some old guy opened his car door right infront of me and I hit it at around 20 mph. The handlebars didnt budge, though I cant say the same for the rest of my bike.
    Value Rating:4Overall Rating:5

    Submitted by Jeff a Cross Country Rider from Centennial,CO,USA
    Date Reviewed: March 23, 2003
    Favorite Trail:Apex, White Ranch
    Duration Product Used:1 Year
    Purchased At:Treads (where I wrench)
    Strengths:Rocking sweet bar. good rise and really stiff
    Weaknesses:funny sweep. Is there such thing as too stiff?
    Similar Products Used:Ritchey Forcelite, Spec flatbar, Bontrager Crowbar
    Bike Setup:Magical Specialized M2
    Bottom Line:Buy it best bar for the money!
    Value Rating:5Overall Rating:4

    Submitted by Brian a Weekend Warrior from Iowa
    Date Reviewed: January 19, 2003
    Duration Product Used:3 months
    Price Paid: $40.00
    Purchased At:Bike world (where I wrench)
    Strengths:angles(rise and sweep), durable finish, strength to weight ratio.
    Weaknesses:for me they were too wide stock so i cut about a half inch off each side.
    Similar Products Used:cheapies, bontragers, easton, kore, icon
    Bike Setup:'03 rainier setup for fr with azonic, answer, avid, shimano, primo, manitou, mavic
    Bottom Line:This is a sweet bar to ride. So far I haven't felt any give at all and my gold finish is still lookin' good. Goes perfectly with my Azonic shorty stem. I would definitely recommend this bar to anyone unless they think 250g. is too much.
    Value Rating:5Overall Rating:5

    Submitted by Hadrian a Downhiller from Newtown, CT
    Date Reviewed: January 11, 2003
    Duration Product Used:6 months
    Strengths:Strong
    Stiff
    Sweet geometry
    Weaknesses:Could use stronger paint?
    Bottom Line:Well built. Mine doesn't have those stickers some people are talking about, it's all painted straight on. Paint is a little weak but what does that matter. It has a sweet feel. Good bar for the $.
    Value Rating:5Overall Rating:5

    Submitted by Robert Fish a Weekend Warrior from Simi Valley, Ca. USA
    Date Reviewed: November 8, 2002
    Favorite Trail:Cheeseboro
    Duration Product Used:More than 3 years
    Price Paid: $64.00
    Purchased At:Simi Cycling Center
    Strengths:Strength and durability, manly width, weight, quality finish and appearance.
    Weaknesses:Stickers did not last long. (who really cares?)
    Similar Products Used:Various flat bars, cheapo risers.
    Bike Setup:'98 Cannondale Super V, Psylo fork, Fox air shock, FSA triple bearing bottom bracket (square), Coda crankset, Shimano XT f&r deraillers & shifters (8 speed), Shimano xt disk hubs/Sun Ryno Lite rims, Panaracer Fire XC Pro tires, Shimano Deore Mech. disk front/LX V-Rear, Avid Speed dial 7 levers, Shimano 646 pedals, Cane Creek C2 headset.
    Bottom Line:Durable product that has stood up to the test of time. Wide bars give great control. Excellent vibration damping without being "flexy". Major improvement over narrow, flat bars. Not the least expensive, but worth the price. Buy and forget product. 5 and 5.
    Value Rating:5Overall Rating:5

    Submitted by Aaron a Cross Country Rider from Austin, TX
    Date Reviewed: August 10, 2002
    Duration Product Used:3 months
    Price Paid: $37.00
    Purchased At:online
    Strengths:I think the handlebar itself is a pretty damn big strength
    Weaknesses:not applicable
    Similar Products Used:stock flat crap, Ritchey Rizer comp (strong but very heavy)
    Bottom Line:I dont like flat bars and bar ends so the stockers were tossed for some Ritchey rizers. Those made my hands go numb and they were very heavy. Its a great DH/FR bar though. So wanting to switch to a lighter bar to lighten my rig and to try to stop the numbing hands, I found these. I think what drew me to this model is that it was nearly half off retail and it was in my opinion close enough in weight to many flat bars. These bars are awesome, light and stiff and no numb hands. This is all I will ever need in a handlebar. Ive known Answer for making great motorcycle bars so I figured I could trust them for bikes too. This is the perfect bar for recreational XC riders who like to blow their money on components which greatly outclass the bikes in which they are installed.
    Value Rating:5Overall Rating:5

    Submitted by Aaron a from Singpore
    Date Reviewed: May 14, 2002
    Duration Product Used:6 months
    Strengths:i only go for gold. dun ask me.
    Weaknesses:is there any? i m juz obsessed with the gold
    Similar Products Used:azonic dbl wall
    Bike Setup:i m not proud
    Bottom Line:if u like gold, go get one.
    mine is the old stickered version which IMHO looks better than the newer etched on type.

    if protaper come in black only , i would hav ignore it totally.

    be it for poser or for the true XC in u. get it !!!
    Value Rating:5Overall Rating:5

    Submitted by joel cote landry a Weekend Warrior from granby quebec canada
    Date Reviewed: March 28, 2002
    Favorite Trail:bomerang
    Duration Product Used:1 Year
    Price Paid: $50.00
    Purchased At:one of y freind
    Strengths:it rules everybody sais its the bomb , look awsom like the name anwser , color rules , its strong like hell , never breaks , fits in every potence , and never gets loose
    Weaknesses:stiker goes off when you buy it , color too , it looks thin at the edge , a bit flexy inthe midle but doesent seems to bother , insted of having 4 inch if travel i have 5 hahaha
    Similar Products Used:easton monkey , titec all models , race face , proflie tomac
    azonic , radical , specialized , kona dh , and kona free ride
    Bike Setup:kona roast 2k small , jrt , kujo dh , intense dh 2.5 , ditcch witch 26 , kk disc , hayes dh , race face lp dh dh dh dh dh , race face bb dh , xtr , ....
    Bottom Line:wel if you want an sick handle bar , buy it but if you wana a fu..ing good handle bar .. buy it !!!!!!!
    its all i have to say !!!!!!!!!
    Value Rating:5Overall Rating:5

    Submitted by Bo Toichi a Weekend Warrior from Maui
    Date Reviewed: March 8, 2002
    Favorite Trail:to yo mamas house
    Duration Product Used:1 Year
    Price Paid: $60.00
    Purchased At:pricepoint
    Strengths:quality, durability, strength
    Weaknesses:none
    Similar Products Used:Koski straight bar, Titec Hellbent riser
    Bike Setup:DBR XR-4 frame, Avid disks, Z1 MCR, Vanilla R, XT/LX group.
    Bottom Line:I never noticed that my bars were flexing until I got the ProTapers. They are a quality product that I would recommend to anyone. They are probably the last handlebars I will ever need to buy. Well worth the money.
    Value Rating:4Overall Rating:5

    Submitted by Alex a Cross Country Rider from CH, NC
    Date Reviewed: February 28, 2002
    Duration Product Used:Less than 1 month
    Price Paid: $49.00
    Purchased At:Franklin street cycles
    Strengths:The bar is STRONG
    Weaknesses:I become overconfident and start to do stupid stuff
    Similar Products Used:titec straight bar
    Bike Setup:GT lightning, w/platforms
    Bottom Line:I was hesitant to put a riser bar on my bike. I thought that it would affect my climbing ability. It did... they climb better than my straight bars w/ bar ends. I crashed a bunch and they are still on my bike, unbent. I couldn't say the same for myself.
    Value Rating:5Overall Rating:5

    Submitted by John Burmeister a from Cheboygan, Michigan, USA
    Date Reviewed: February 23, 2002
    Favorite Trail:Petoskey Convict Trail
    Duration Product Used:1 Year
    Price Paid: $70.00
    Purchased At:Jenson USA
    Strengths:They have a great look and are a virtually unbendable handlebar, Very lightweight , There protapers all the moto-crossers have'em
    Weaknesses:The price is a bit steep
    Similar Products Used:Nashbar riserbar
    Bike Setup:Jamis Dakar Sport-Odi lockon grips-LX rear derailer chain-disc breaks and rims-raceface crank-XT front derailer
    Bottom Line:A GREEEEEEEEAAAAAAT Handlebar, YOur an all around rider and you dont worry bout budget but you worry about quality and style
    Value Rating:3Overall Rating:5

    Submitted by Silver23 a Weekend Warrior from Amsterdam
    Date Reviewed: December 16, 2001
    Favorite Trail:Lago di Garda in Italy
    Duration Product Used:6 months
    Price Paid: $60.00
    Purchased At:Local Bike shop
    Strengths:Not too heavy, Durable and good looks, Wide enough but not too wide.
    Weaknesses:Haven't found one yet.
    Similar Products Used:Easton handlebars.
    Bike Setup:Frame: Ghost Dual Slalom
    Wheels: DT Swiss Hugi Hayes/Mavic 521 rims
    Fork: Rock Shox Psylo Race 2002
    Brakes: Hayes Hydro Disk Brakes
    Shift dept.: full XTR
    Handlebar: Answer Protaper
    Tyres: Rear 2.35 IRC V-Claw/ Front 2.1 Ritchey ZMax
    Saddle: Terry Liberator, very Good
    Stem: Azonic ORC
    Crancks: Shimano LX with Rock Ring
    Pedals: Shimano 636 SPD's / Wellgo B36 Platforms
    Bottom Line:I like this product a lot, it has good reviews and I think for good reasons. It complements my Bike, It is only outshined by my :

    "Ghost Dual Slalom" Frame (review)

    which I bought in May 2001. It is a sweet frame, a tad heavy but you need durability if you are riding urban or dual slalom. 2.3 Kg. The frame colour is Gold Anodized. It has reinforcements along the desired points and double gussets where needed. For this frame you need to setup your bike with a long travel fork at least 100 mm. otherwise it gets way too nervous in the handling departement. The rear end of the bike is a real piece of work, nice craftmanship. Havent found any flaws yet with this frame. Ghost makes good bikes through out their complete line of bikes. There are good reviews to find in several Bike mags. I suggest you check some out on the following links:
    -Bike Magazine
    http://www.bike-magazin.de (Five Stars) *****
    -Ghost Dual Racing Frame.
    http://www.ghost-bikes.de/english/home.html (Four Stars)****
    (sorry in my opinion Steel still Rulez!)

    By the way the German "Bike"magazin is one of the finest available. the down side it's not in English, anyway the test and photographs in it are of top notch quality, if you stumble upon one just check it out! The top part is they cover bike stuff globally opposed to some American mags that only stay national!
    Value Rating:5Overall Rating:5

    Submitted by Ross Lafontaine a Cross Country Rider from Bridgeport, WV
    Date Reviewed: November 18, 2001
    Favorite Trail:Elk River Mt. Bike trail.
    Duration Product Used:3 months
    Purchased At:Came with my bike
    Strengths:Greatest Bar EVER. No joke the decals on this bike are even mean. This bar is pretty much unbendable and the striking black looks very cool. You will love these bars if you get them, no question.
    Weaknesses:That they don't make more of them???
    Similar Products Used:None, this blows everything else outta the park
    Bike Setup:2000 Specialized Rockhopper FS. Manitou Magnum Fork, These bars, Weinmann Zac 19 rims, Deore 9 speed kit....Need I say more????
    Bottom Line:The Bottom line is that these are the best bars you can buy, period. Stupid old fashion riders think "Oh straight bars, straight bars" I have three words for you "Answer, there is one, Protaper, there is two, Risers." So if you are looking for an awesome bar for a really good price, and you are ready for a real bar, check 'em out, you won't be dissapointed.
    Value Rating:5Overall Rating:5

    Submitted by Big Brain on Brad a Cross Country Rider from Boone, NC
    Date Reviewed: November 13, 2001
    Favorite Trail:no, they all suck
    Duration Product Used:More than 3 years
    Purchased At:a bike shop
    Strengths:perfect bend, strong, good for nothing piece of...
    Weaknesses:just kidding
    Similar Products Used:yes
    Bike Setup:2001 Huffy Wishihadafreeridebike
    Bottom Line:This is a nice bicycle handlebar
    Value Rating:5Overall Rating:5

    Submitted by K. Medley a Weekend Warrior from Metropolis, IL
    Date Reviewed: March 27, 2001
    Favorite Trail:canal loop @ LBL
    Duration Product Used:1 Year
    Price Paid: $80.00
    Purchased At:catalog
    Strengths:Great bend with plenty of length. Lightweight and strong with just the right feel.
    Weaknesses:Pricey!
    Similar Products Used:Mostly hyperlites and various other non riser bars
    Bike Setup:Sid fork on a Titanium frame Diamondback I have had for 6 years or more
    Bottom Line:This is absolutely the best bar I have tried. It gives me more control on the descents and gives me more leverage climbing. If you haven't tried a wide riser bar you do not know what you are missing. This bar has just the right amount of bend to it also. I wish it didn't cost so much, but it was worth every penny (and I have crash tested it) I did cut it down to 26" when I got it and now I regret it. I just wasn't used to it being so wide. So my advice is to give it a chance at the stock length.
    Value Rating:4Overall Rating:5

    Submitted by Phil Dawg Dawg Dawg a from Cali san fransicko
    Date Reviewed: January 16, 2001
    Duration Product Used:6 months
    Price Paid: $80.00
    Purchased At:The Bike Works
    Strengths:its sick becuz there pro tapers. these are the BEST bars out there...if ur want stronger than get the Azonic
    Double Wides
    Weaknesses:stickers? i paid 80 bucks for these!! damn
    i could have bought 15 dollar handle bars and bought the pro taper stickers
    Similar Products Used:azonic, easton munki lites
    Bike Setup:trek 8000, chris king headset, xtr brake package with xtr shifter and xt rear derailer, MRP, Cully Pedals, manitou x-vert DC, rhyno lites and a cute lil santa atenna ball on the shrader
    Bottom Line:these bars wont let you down. if you break them you must be pretty hard core cuz these are bomb proof. 4 for value becuz it cost too much for bars with stickers on them but 5 for overall since they are unbreakable
    Value Rating:4Overall Rating:5

    Submitted by atomkinder a Cross Country Rider from La Crescenta, California, USA
    Date Reviewed: October 16, 2000
    Favorite Trail:the dirt ones - just love to ride
    Duration Product Used:Less than 1 month
    Price Paid: $80.00